Trainee Mechanic - Construction Equipment/Autos/Trucks

Position summary:Under the direction of the Shop Foreman and other mechanics, learn to maintains equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records.

Bending body downward and forward by bending at the waist. This task is important if it occurs a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles

Kneeling

A

2

1

Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees

Crouching

A

2

1

Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine

Crawling

B

1

1

Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet

Pulling/Pushing

A

2

3

Using upper arms and shoulders to exert force in order to draw, drag, or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Lifting

A

3

3

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper arms, shoulders, and back.

Fingering

A

4

1

Picking, pinching, typing, keyboarding, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather then whole hand or arms as in handling

Grasping

A

4

2

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palms

Feeling

A

4

1

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Reaching

A

3

2

Raising arms from a lower to a higher position all planes and directions, to conduct task. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper arms, shoulders, and back muscles.

Standing

A

3

1

To support one self on the feet in an erect position

Walking

A

3

1

To move along on foot: advance by steps.

Handling

A

4

2

Using of hands to grasp, lift and use tools and material

Sitting

A

2

1

To rest on the buttocks or haunches, while using upper extremities.

Critical How important is the item to completion of assigned responsibilitiesA = essential to the jobB = required, but not essentialC = not required

Frequency How often does the job require the employee to demonstrate the task1 = less then 10% of time2 = from 11 25 % of time3 = from 26 50 % of time4 = from 51 75 % of time5 = from 75 100 % of time